Waikato patchworkers and Quilters Guild

a group of people sharing a common interest in patchwork and quilting. We welcome new members of varying levels from beginners to professional.We meet on the second Saturday of each month at the Chartwell Cooperating Church, 124 Comries Road. Foyer opens for sit & stitch from 10:30am and the Hall opens 12:15pm,Meetings start at 1:15pm.Visitors welcome.

Congratulations to members of the Guild for their wonderful quilts displayed at the Hilda Ross Village Quilters Exhibition in July.

Reminding to members and visitors because of the Craft and Quilt Fair, at Claudlands Events Centre, Hamilton 6-9th Septemberthere is no September Guild meeting. Please check your newsletter for alternative venue address forthe October Guild meeting - the church hall is not available.

Below is our beautiful (84"x 84") raffle quilt; it will be drawn at the Guild meeting on November 10th.

Waikato Community Quilt Raffle

OUR OBJECTIVES WITHIN OUR GUILD ARE...

To promote the art and craft of Patchwork and Quilting

Bring quilters together regularly and encourage the establishment of Patchworking and Quilting Groups.

Encourage and maintain high standards of craftsmanship and design in both traditional and contemporary patchwork and quilting.

Organise exhibitions and regional days. Calling All Quilts (CAQ) and WAI Quilts both bi-annual exhibitions held on alternative years.

Publish a regular newsletter.

Provide workshops, lectures, seminars and encourage the exchange of information, expertise and ideas on subjects of concern or interest to members. Next Guest Speaker

Provide a library of books, magazines, quilting stencils and videos available for hire to members only. Join our Guild Application